Evolve Energy, a Chennai-based solar energy solutions provider, has secured a contract to implement a 5 MW rooftop solar project across government buildings in Puducherry. The project, tendered by the Pondicherry Electricity Board (PEB) and facilitated by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), aims to deploy rooftop solar installations across multiple buildings, including secretariats, courts, hospitals, and educational institutions. The project is expected to generate approximately 7,000 MWh of electricity annually, leading to significant carbon reduction and cost savings for public sector energy consumption.
Under the contract, Evolve Energy will handle the end-to-end execution of the project, from site surveys and customized system design to final commissioning and long-term operations and maintenance. This comprehensive approach ensures quality, efficiency, and sustained performance. The project aligns with India’s broader renewable energy goals and showcases the role of collaborative public-private partnerships in advancing the green energy agenda.
Evolve Energy’s expertise in distributed solar solutions enables the company to deliver high-performance systems that reduce environmental impact and drive economic value for public infrastructure. The company’s Head of Tenders, Prasad SK, emphasized the importance of delivering high-performance systems that benefit both the environment and the economy.
The Puducherry government has revised its guidelines to allow property owners to install grid-connected ground-mounted and rooftop solar power projects under net-metering regulations, paving the way for more solar energy projects in the Union Territory. This move is expected to boost the adoption of renewable energy in Puducherry and contribute to India’s goal of increasing its renewable energy capacity.
The project is a significant step towards reducing Puducherry’s carbon footprint and promoting sustainable energy consumption. With Evolve Energy’s expertise and the government’s support, the project is expected to be a success and set a precedent for future solar energy projects in the region. Overall, the project demonstrates the potential for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to drive the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable development.